Plan Your Route

The Bike Commuter Challenge is the best way to celebrate bike commuting in Chicagoland! Track your trips June 16-30, but start getting prepared now. Here are a few easy ways to get your bike and yourself ready to ride:

After making sure that you and your bike are ready, the next step is finding the ideal route. There are a variety of ways to find the best route for you:

The Chicago Bike Map will reveal the closest bike lanes and recommended streets for cycling.

Ride with a friend: share routes, pass the time and have each other’s back!

Reach out and find new friends to ride with:
Check with your Team Leader for other team members who may be near your route.
Try the cycling community – we're online: www.activetrans.org, thechainlink.org and many more
Twitter: @activetrans, @activetransLFT, @chicagocyclists, @thechainlinkorg, for starters...also use #B2WCHI and #BCC2017 to find conversations among thousands of bike commuters!
Facebook groups: look for Active Transportation Alliance and People Who Ride Bikes
Pace Rideshare matches bike riders!